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Executive director named for Ohio State Cancer Program

 Jeff A. Walker has been named the first executive director for the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. In this new role, Walker will oversee all administrative, operational and fiscal functions for Ohio State’s cancer program, with more than 270 researchers from 13 colleges at Ohio State. With more than 10 years of previous administrative leadership experience at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Walker was recruited and served from 2001 to 2007 as associate director of Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more >

Even small patches of urban woods are valuable for migrating birds

Even tiny patches of woods in urban areas seem to provide adequate food and protection for some species of migrating birds as they fly between wintering and breeding grounds, new research has found. The results are important because, with the expansion of cities worldwide, migrating landbirds increasingly must pass through vast urban areas which offer very little of the forest habitats on which many species rely. Stephen Matthews, a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Environment and Natural Resources, conducted the study with Paul Rodewald, an assistant professor of environment and natural resources. Read more: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/urbanforest.htm

Kids’ College at OSU Lima is both fun and educational

For the lucky folks who have already signed up for Kids’ College at OSU Lima — and for those who get their registrations in by Friday (5/28) — the question of what to do with the kids this summer has been answered, at least for the days of the camp. In its fifth year, Kids’ College is a three-day romp of learning and fun Wednesday (6/16)-Friday (6/18) for students in grades 6-8. It’s spearheaded by Lynn Trinko, director of distance education at OSU Lima and a former middle school teacher who does this as a labor of love for what many consider a challenging age group. Read more and find other summer camp options at OSU.

Events next week

Spring Student Exhibit features Ohio State Lima student artwork

Ohio State Lima is presenting a Spring Student Exhibit from Monday (5/24)-Friday (6/4) in 160 Reed Hall. The exhibition includes selected works created during the 2009-2010 academic year in the Digital Photography, Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, and Painting classes at the Lima campus. The exhibit is free and open to the public 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Pam Joseph (419) 995-8284 or Lesley King Fry (419) 995-8671

Exploring Research Treasures: Special Collections in the OSU Libraries

The Undergraduate Research Office and OSU Libraries Special Collections are presenting a brief tour, light refreshments, and presentations by the Hilandar Research Library, the Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection, Rare Books and Manuscripts, and the Theatre Research Institute from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday (5/25). Please encourage students to attend and find out what kinds of research are possible in Special Collections. Students should RSVP to mailto:uro@osu.edu with “Library” in the subject line, and will meet in Thompson Library Special Collections, near the Oval entrance.

OSU’s New Music Collective part of free concert in Goodale Park May 26

The Johnstone Fund for New Music is offering a free contemporary classical music concert at the Shelter House in Goodale Park from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday (5/26). Carpe Diem String Quartet and OSU’s New Music Collective will co-present an upbeat selection of works. A meet and greet with the musicians and free scoops of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will follow the concert. Contact: Alexandra Kelley at mailto:alexandra477@me.com. Read more: http://www.johnstonefund.org or http://www.music.osu.edu

Upcoming events

Free LASIK screening at OSU Havener Eye Institute

The OSU Havener Eye Institute is offering complimentary LASIK screenings that consist of a thorough eye evaluation and consultation with a surgeon. Each visit typically takes about an hour and can be scheduled at the OSU Eye and Ear Institute or its Dublin office. If you would like to determine whether you are a good candidate for LASIK, contact 761-3311 or mailto:Dawn.Pelfrey@osumc.edu.

Bulletin board items

View new postings on the onCampus Bulletin Board

The OSU Airport's annual Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today (5/21) in the Airport classroom at 2160 West Case Road. The OSU Libraries is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to Benefit Operation Feed from 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday (5/26). View these and other events on the Announcements/Meetings category of the onCampus Bulletin Board, https://oncampus.osu.edu/bulletinboard/. Available to OSU faculty and staff, post your own item by using your OSU Internet ID (name.#) and password, then register with a user name and password of your choosing.

Training/workshops

Mail Services offers UPS shipping program training

University Mail Services has implemented a new outbound shipping program with the university’s prime supplier, United Parcel Service featuring deeply discounted rates for express, international and ground services. Training sessions run from 1-2 p.m. every Friday through December at 2650 Kenny Road. Register at http://oit.osu.edu/hrfin/financialschedule.html. Contact: Terri K. Tibbs at mailto:tibbs.25@osu.edu or call 688-8628

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